windows 7 and serial usb cable

mycoupe · 03-15-2011, 01:49 PM

If you are having troubles getting a serial USB cable to work with your Windows7 operating system and your Procede or other device, look no further!

My issue:
Procede not able to "go online/offline". I was having this issue while trying to install my used Procede and update the firmware/maps as I didn't know what the previous owner had installed on the Procede unit. I would connect the serial USB to the Procede and plug it into my laptop, set the comm port ID, click "go online/offline" and NOTHING! Grrrr...

My fix:
I first followed the advice in THIS thread. Then I ditched the cable the previous owner had sent me, and I bought this guy right here!

Once I got this cable, I uploaded the PL-2303 USB serial Driver for the Windows7 OS. If you have a cable already, you can try downloading the driver from HERE. If you purchase the cable I mentioned, it will come with a disc that has the driver on it.

DISCLAIMER: I can personally guarantee that the cable with work with your computer if you are running the Windows7 Home 64bit OS, as that is what I am running. However, you'll want to either make sure you have a USB extender cable, as that serial-USB cable is only 1' long, or you'll want to see if they make the same adapter but with a longer cable. Also, I have no affiliation with any company or website referenced above. In fact, I'm still in college and barely work! Haha.

Finally, I hope this helps any of you forum members that have encountered any of the same issues I did while trying to get my Procede up and running! Have fun and happy tuning!!!

edit: I want to add that I do not blame the original owner of my Procede for sending me a cable that did not work for ME. I wholly trust that the cable he sent me works for older operating systems and maintain the +1 feedback I left for him.

to a good seller!

fisherbln · 03-15-2011, 02:07 PM

I have a 6' version of this cable, but still use a USB cable extender so that I can place my laptop anywhere I want. I also run Windows 7 64 bit.

mycoupe · 03-15-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fisherbln

I have a 6' version of this cable, but still use a USB cable extender so that I can place my laptop anywhere I want. I also run Windows 7 64 bit.

bimmertt · 03-15-2011, 02:22 PM

Glad to hear you got it working.

mycoupe · 03-15-2011, 02:41 PM

indeed! Thanks for all the help the other day with everything

Keik E92 M3 · 03-29-2011, 09:39 PM

Tried this cable and it was a no go for me... I have the 6 foot verson and it keeps going offline..

mycoupe · 03-29-2011, 10:36 PM

If you're having the online/offline issue try the thread I referenced in the first post...http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393711

Keik E92 M3 · 03-29-2011, 10:43 PM

did that already.. no go..

03-15-2011, 01:49 PM	#1
mycoupe Banned 55 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	windows 7 and serial usb cable If you are having troubles getting a serial USB cable to work with your Windows7 operating system and your Procede or other device, look no further! My issue: Procede not able to "go online/offline". I was having this issue while trying to install my used Procede and update the firmware/maps as I didn't know what the previous owner had installed on the Procede unit. I would connect the serial USB to the Procede and plug it into my laptop, set the comm port ID, click "go online/offline" and NOTHING! Grrrr... My fix: I first followed the advice in THIS thread. Then I ditched the cable the previous owner had sent me, and I bought this guy right here! Once I got this cable, I uploaded the PL-2303 USB serial Driver for the Windows7 OS. If you have a cable already, you can try downloading the driver from HERE. If you purchase the cable I mentioned, it will come with a disc that has the driver on it. DISCLAIMER: I can personally guarantee that the cable with work with your computer if you are running the Windows7 Home 64bit OS, as that is what I am running. However, you'll want to either make sure you have a USB extender cable, as that serial-USB cable is only 1' long, or you'll want to see if they make the same adapter but with a longer cable. Also, I have no affiliation with any company or website referenced above. In fact, I'm still in college and barely work! Haha. Finally, I hope this helps any of you forum members that have encountered any of the same issues I did while trying to get my Procede up and running! Have fun and happy tuning!!! edit: I want to add that I do not blame the original owner of my Procede for sending me a cable that did not work for ME. I wholly trust that the cable he sent me works for older operating systems and maintain the +1 feedback I left for him. to a good seller!
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fisherbln Captain 12 Rep 859 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	I have a 6' version of this cable, but still use a USB cable extender so that I can place my laptop anywhere I want. I also run Windows 7 64 bit. __________________ 2007 335i SG Coupe 2009 128i AW
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bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Glad to hear you got it working.
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mycoupe Banned 55 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	indeed! Thanks for all the help the other day with everything
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Keik E92 M3 Banned 173 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: BMW M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.00] 2011 BMW 335i [6.80]	Tried this cable and it was a no go for me... I have the 6 foot verson and it keeps going offline..
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mycoupe Banned 55 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	If you're having the online/offline issue try the thread I referenced in the first post...http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393711
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Keik E92 M3 Banned 173 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: BMW M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.00] 2011 BMW 335i [6.80]	did that already.. no go..
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